Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) is a certification program offered by Palo Alto Networks that validates the knowledge and skills of individuals in the area of network security administration using Palo Alto Networks products.
The PCNSA certification is designed for security professionals, network administrators, and support staff who work with Palo Alto Networks products and are responsible for managing and implementing network security policies. The certification helps individuals demonstrate their expertise and commitment to maintaining secure network infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks technologies.
In addition to the PCNSA certification, Palo Alto Networks also offers other certification programs, including the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) and the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) certifications. These certifications focus on more advanced skills in network security engineering and cybersecurity fundamentals, respectively.
Target Audience:
Anyone who interfaces with cybersecurity, including sales executives, system engineers, security administrators, and students of cybersecurity.
Domain Covered
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator certification is an advanced level of certification in the Palo Alto certification path, and it deals with various security administration tasks:
a) Palo Alto Networks Strata Core Components. 17%
b) Device Management and Services. 18%
c) Managing Objects. 14%
d) Policy Evaluation and Management. 26%
e) Securing Traffic. 25%
Required experience
Palo Alto Networks recommends advanced knowledge of networking and cybersecurity and considerable experience deploying Palo Alto firewalls prior to attempting this certification exam.
PCNSA Exam Details
| Exam Name: Palo Alto Network Security Administrator | Exam Code: PCNSA |
| Exam Duration: 80 Minutes | Exam Format: Multiple choice, scenarios with graphics, and matching |
| Exam Type: Administrator | Number of Questions: 50 Questions |
| Passing Score 70% | Exam Fee: $140 USD |
| Exam Language: English only | Validity: 2 Years |
| Retake: You have to pay full fee for each retake | Prerequisite: None |
| Provider: Palo Alto | Is Proctored: Yes |
| Training: optional | Exam Center: PEARSON VUE |
PCNSA Exam Policies
Every examination has a few exam terms and conditions to which the student should follow. PCNSA includes various exam policies to help candidates understand the terms and procedures for the certification exam. Some of them are
Exam Re-certification Policy
The PCNSA certification is valid for 2 years from the date of passing the examination.
The candidate showed to wait for six months after acquiring the certification before taking another PCNSA exam.
To keep your certification in Active status, you must recertify by taking PCNSA or PCNSE exam.
Exam Score Report
You will receive your PCNSA examination score right after completing your examination.
You will get to know whether you passed or failed and receive a score report that shows your report and how well you performed in each section of the examination or knowledge domains.
PCNSA Cancellation Policy
To cancel exam candidates must contact Pearson VUE or access their online Pearson VUE account to cancel their exam up until the scheduled start time of your appointment. Failure to cancel before your scheduled appointment time or to show up for your scheduled appointment will result in the loss of your exam money.
Register for your exam
Register for your exam at the below link select your date and choice of writing exam in the test center or Online Proctored.
https://home.pearsonvue.com/paloaltonetworks
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